prickly
/ˈprɪklɪ; `prɪklɪ/ adj
(-ier, -iest)
1
(a) covered with prickles (prickle 1a) 多刺的
prickly rose-bushes 多刺的玫瑰丛.
(b) having or causing a sensation of prickling 刺痛的; 引起刺痛的
My skin feels prickly. 我的皮肤有刺痛感
a prickly feeling, sensation, etc 刺痛感.
2 (infml 口) (of a person) easily angered; irritable; touchy （指人）易怒的, 脾气暴躁的, 动辄发火的
You're a bit prickly today! 你今天动不动就发火! prickliness n [U]. prickly `heat skin condition common in hot climates, with inflammation of the skin near the sweat glands which causes a prickly sensation 痱子. prickly `pear
(a) type of cactus covered with prickles 仙人果（一种仙人掌, 多刺）.
(b) its pear-shaped edible fruit 仙人果的果实（像梨, 可食）.